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Jul 06, 2026

Expect overnight work on Florence Boulevard; daytime lane closures to continue

This week, drivers on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County should expect lane closures during the day and at night.

Expect overnight lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County this week. The contractor begins milling tonight in preparation for final paving.

Additionally, daytime lane closures for asphalt leveling will continue, as weather permits. Daytime lane closures paused from the middle of last week through the Fourth of July weekend.

Having completed most of the…

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Jun 23, 2026

Expect daytime Florence Boulevard work

The new concrete median of US-72/Florence Boulevard contrasts with the asphalt of the widened highway. Now the contractor must place asphalt to match the pavement grades.

Expect daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County for about two weeks beginning Wednesday, June 24, weather permitting.

Additionally, there will be a brief traffic stoppage Wednesday evening for traffic signal work.

Daytime lane closures

ALDOT will allow Grayson Carter and Son Contracting to work during the daytime to complete asphalt leveling…

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Jul 03, 2025

US-72/Florence Boulevard to revert to nighttime lane closures

US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County is undergoing a $24 million project to construct additional lanes.

The US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project in Lauderdale County will revert to nighttime hours for most operations requiring lane closures.

Though working by daylight is more conducive to the current work — asphalt leveling to match the profiles of the existing and additional lanes — daytime lane closures this week led to excessive travel delays.

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